Langham Creek's Connor Feist (12) escapes the tackle of Cy-Woods' Jordan Cipriani during the second half of their District 17-5A matchup, Friday, October 14, 2011 at Berry Center in Cypress.

Photo: Eric Christian Smith, For The Chronicle

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Langham Creek's Connor Feist (12) celebrates teammate Jeremiah Williams' touchdown during the second half of their District 17-5A matchup against Cy-Woods, Friday, October 14, 2011 at Berry Center in Cypress.

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L. SCOTT HAINLINE: FOR THE CHRONICLE READY TO FIRE: Langham Creek junior quarterback Connor Feist (with ball) and the 6-4 Lobos are set to take on Alief Taylor (6-4) Saturday at Crump Stadium in the Class 5A Region II, Division III playoffs.

It's difficult to pinpoint which district has the most talent, but the Cy-Fair district is loaded. Nine of this district's seniors are listed in Dave Campbell's Texas Top 300. There a few stars are looking at major colleges. Cy Ranch running back Keith Ford committed to Oklahoma; Cy Woods linebacker Deoundrei Davis and Jacorey Warrick are committed to Texas. A handful of other players are headed to Bowl College Series schools. Expect to hear more names receive scholarship offers after the season begins.

2. Is it Cy Falls and Cy Woods and then everybody else?

In a district this talented it's tough to count out anyone except for two or three teams, but Cy Falls and Cy Woods have the most upside with returning players. Langham Creek has 15 starters returning; Cy Creek should be improved for a team that won three district titles in a row before last year. Cy Fair and Cy Ranch have reason to believe they'll be in the hunt, too. Still, Cy Falls and Cy Woods seem to be so loaded that the district title should come down to either one.

3. What is the biggest key to making the playoffs in 17-5A?

It has to be consistency. Although Cy Falls and Cy Woods might have the early leg up, neither school will make a habit of blowing out the opposition because the rest of the district is good. That means playing well every week will be imperative. There was a three-way tie for fourth place at 5-4 last year, so two of those teams did not reach the postseason. In other words, winning one week and losing the next is not a good path to take for the playoffs. These teams need to win two or three in a row several times within district because one or two bad weeks could mean staying home for the postseason.

Players to watch

Deoundrei Davis, LB, senior, Cy Woods

The Texas commit can drop and cover or hit you hard. An asset in man or zone coverage.